Nestled in the quiet Sandur valley, along the Tungabhadra river, the luxurious Shivavilas Palace Hotel still belongs to the original owners — the Sandur Ghorpades of the erstwhile kingdom. While retaining its grandeur, what we love about the palace is that it is homely and not really intimidating. Pick from 12 rooms here, including a fancy Maharani suite or even the Maharaja suite. They also have a manicured garden with benches to take a book and read, or just float about in the swimming pool. Be welcomed with a proper arti thali, take a heritage walk along the gardens, or immerse yourself in some retro aristocracy with their vintage car museum.
Google rating: 4.6/5
Price per night: Contact online for specific rates, for a deluxe room, Maharaja Suite, or Maharani Suite
Amenities offered: Bird watching, spa, swimming pool, billiards room, gymnasium, Darbar hall museum, heritage walk, palace tour.
Timings: Check in: 2 PM onwards, Check out: 11 AM onwards
Instagram: @shivavilaspalace
Contact: +91 9480815521
